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In this painting of the lifeboat at Runswick Bay by W. Gibson we can see the new lifeboathouse that was built in 1910, on the beach. On October 29th, 1910, a new lifeboat was sent to Runswick. She was a 35ft self-righter and was named the ’Hester Rothschild’ and served at Runswick until 1933, being involved in 31 services and saving 114 lives. Thanks to Beryl Morris for the image and ”The Story of The Staithes and Runswick Lifeboats” by Jeff Morris for the information.
Not easy work bringing in the lifeboat, now known to be the ”Fifi and Charles” life boat which was based at Redcar 1907-1931. Fred Brunskill tells us: ”The ‘Fifi and Charles’ was the last of the rowing lifeboats, towards the end of her servive she was provided with the first of Redcar’s tractors to aid launching and recovery. A 35hp. Clayton tractor was delivered in readiness for the ‘Fife and Charles’s’ successor which was to be a heavier and motor driven lifeboat named the ‘Louisa Polden’.” Thanks to Derick Pearson and Fred for the updates.
A little out of our area but Icouldn’t resist posting this and now you know what I am going to ask, do you know anyone in the picture? The fire occured on the 25.09.1911, couldn’t tell you who anyone one is though. (David Richardson) Thanks David
A gathering of special policemen who from L to R back row are G. Blaylock, Loftus, F. Reynolds Sk/grove, J. Hardy Loftus, S Thornton Hinderwell,
Rocket Practise with the Skinningrove Coastguards. So far we have been told (excluding boys in photograph): Back row: Mr Wheatman, John Kennedy, ? Hart, Jim Hart, Jim Green, Jim Kennedy, ??, ??, ??. Front row (seated): Mr Richards, Do-Do Cox, Chuck Laity, Major Lightfoot. Skinningrove Auxiliary Coastguards were formed at the same time as the Home Guard and worked alongside each other. They comprised men too old for active service and those like miners in reserved occupations which excluded them from active service. Their role was to man the observation posts and watch out for U-boats on the surface and aircraft dropping mines also drifting mines. They used the local Gas Board wagon to transport the equipment to the cliff top. ”My Dad John Kennedy told me the story of when at the beginning of the war they were issued with a rifle and a box of ammunition. An argument took place between the home guard and Coastguards to who should have it. In the end they agreed that the home guard should have the rifle and the coastguard the ammunition. Mr Mainwaring springs to mind.”
Thanks to John Kennedy for the update. Can anybody help with additional names? (photo courtesy of Pem Holliday)
One of Brotton Lumpsey Mine in 1920s. Police and Mine security out in force. Possibly linked to the General Strike in 1926, except that after World War I, Constables and Sergeants wore helmets. Eric Johnson suggests they could be Special Constables. We have been advised by Simon Chapman: ”The pumphouse between the shafts was built in 1908, the main heagear was replaced by steel in 1918, so the picture was taken between these two dates. My guess is 1912.” (photo courtesy of Derick Pearson and thanks to Simon for that update.)
The group are outside Staithes village hall and the certificates are from the R.S.P.C.A. for an animal rescue. We have some of the names of the men in the photo: (from the left)…….3.Harry Reed 4.Rev. B. Tatham ……7.Norman Conn ….9.George Hugill …. Can someone add more details, please? (Image courtesy of Mr. Ray Conn – copyright Tindales)
Members of the Staithes Coastguard Auxiliary Service, Norman Conn, Harry Reed and Harold Beyham with the life-saving gear for rescue from the shore. (Image courtesy of Mr. Ray Conn)
Harry Reed and Norman Conn with a boy from Middlesbrough who had been rescued by the Staihes Auxiliary Coastguards. Does anyone know more of the story, please? (Image courtesy of Mr. Ray Conn – copyright L.W. & C.D. Richardson, Redcar)
Loftus Fire Station Crew, 1970? Back Row: Keith Gallilee, Albert Legg, Alan Tose, ?? , Ivan Gallilee, Ken Verrill, John Kidson. Front Row: Richard George, Bill Hicks, Brian Grey, Michael Kilvington. Thanks to Tony and Michael Kilvington for names. Missing officer is now believed to be a visiting full time Fire Service officer. (image courtesy of Eileen Hicks) |
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